First a quick note to say that my latest novel, A Howl in the Night has been accepted by Rogue Phoenix Press. Yay! That means that all my struggling over shape-shifters was worth it and you will have the opportunity to read the results (in ebook format and print book). This is late breaking news so that’s all I have to share at the moment. I will give updates on release dates and such when I have them. Since I know you will all be waiting with baited breath.
Now on to my weekly blog: What have I been reading lately:
1. The Pact, by Jodi Picoult. Need a good cry? Well then this is the book for you. Two families, neighbors, and friends are torn apart when their children both 17 are found shot. One dead; One alive. Was it a murder? Was it a murder suicide gone wrong? Was it a suicide pact that one took the life of one of the children? Well you will have to read the story to find out. Have a box of tissues ready. The emotions this book takes you through from the parents agony, to the survivors gilt, to the confusion and anger of a small town.
2. Shine, by Lauren Myracle. Apparently I have been in the mood for teen murder mysteries. This story begins with a hate crime against a gay teen or does it?. But the story focuses on his friend, a girl. Her desperate need to find out who and why this crime happened. The journey takes you to small poor town America, where sex, drugs, and violence take on a whole new perspective. Although it does have a “happy” ending, this is a sad story.
3. Vampire Kisses, by Ellen Schreiber. This is a series. I read the first 3 of them and was enchanted. It’s Twilight-esq except the girl is a goth. A real goth, not a fake pretty goth. The guy is a bit on the weenie side at times but all in all a decent love story of vampire meets goth-girl and love ignites.
4. Ice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. This is a short quick read for early teens. A coming of age story about accepting who you are and growing up the best you can. Not a WOW read but a decent one. I read right through it.
5. Mum on the Run, by Fiona Gibson. Oh my. This is a hysterical book of reality. The passage of time on our life and our body and our self confidence. I have to say, this was a good book.
That’s it for now. What have you been reading? Any recommendations you can give me? I need a good read.
Congrats on getting your book to the publisher! So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteYour comment about the scary Picoult book made me laugh so hard. It's probably a good thing we don't think we are invincible forever, but wouldn't it be nice if it lasted a little longer than our stupid teens?
You have been busy, woman! I am well excited to read Hooooooowl! I haven't had a fiction head on lately to offer any recs. I know, sad. I did enjoy The Seminar by Larry Brooks, a few weeks back. It's for adults. A lot of background to be introduced to, but then it really takes off. It wasn't even my type of characters (rich, corporate-type Americans) but the plot was so complex and action-packed, I had to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteI can't WAIT to see Howl in print! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading Diana Gabaldon's 'Outlander' series. They are VERY large books so they take me awhile to finish. And there are 7 of them! (Scotland, 1800s--right up your alley, lol)
I am sooooo excited for Howl to come out! And thanks for the review on The Pact. I've been eyeing that one and now I know I'm going to have to read it.
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